Registration For 2016 Long Island Friend Walk Now Open

Best Buddies International, a non-profit created to give opportunities for friendships, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently announced they will be hosting its 2016 Long Island Friendship Walk in Massapequa next month.

The event will take place Marjorie Post Park on Saturday, May 21.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Those interested in participating in the Friendship Walk are encouraged to register on the walk website here.

Participants can create or join a team to raise awareness and funds with family, friends, and co-workers.

Best Buddies Long Island also welcomes volunteers for the day of the event. Volunteers may also register on the Friendship Walk website.

The day will feature entertainment from DJ Stylin’ Sounds, F.R.E.E Color Guard & Drumline, Islanders ICE Tour Slapshotbooth and Prize Wheel, refreshments from Crazy Crepes, Blaze Pizza and Met-RX, giveaways, raffles and more.

Since 2009, more than 55,000 participants have walked in more than 26 states and three countries, raising more than $5 million for Best Buddies.

Proceeds from the Friendship Walk play a fundamental part in funding our local programs that provides one-to-one friendships, leadership development and integrated job opportunities for individuals with IDD.

These programs can be found in all across the country and will create promising opportunities for more than 350,000 people this year.

The Friendship Walk changes lives, as participants walk for inclusion, friendship, leadership, and opportunity for people with and without Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (IDD).

“We are thrilled to host the Friendship Walk and further involve the community with Best Buddies,” Anthony K. Shriver, Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies International said. “This community is passionate about supporting Best Buddies’ mission of friendship and social inclusion. It is such an incredible feeling to know that every participant and team is walking to improve the lives of those with IDD, and to create a more inclusive work force for those with special needs.”